Sire: Awesome Again

Grandsire: Deputy Minister

Dam: Piano

Damsire: Pentilicus

Other relatives: Zenyatta (half-sister)

Sex: Male

Foaled: 2004

Country: United States

Colour: Chestnut

Breeder: Runnymede Farm Inc, Catesby Clay & Peter Callahan

Owner: West Point Thoroughbreds

Trainer: Craig Dollase

Jockey: Garrett Gomez

Record: 31 starts, 7 wins, 5 places, 4 shows

Earnings: $2,341,382

Major races: Hollywood Gold Cup (2008), Pacific Classic (2009)

Post Career: After retiring from racing, Awesome Gem stood at stud at Taylor Made Farm in Kentucky. He has sired several stakes winners, including G1 winner Gemologist. Awesome Gem passed away on September 26, 2018 at the age of 16.